"The British ministry can read that name without spectacles; let them double their reward."
What are some interesting facts about Alexander Hamilton. You know, he was one of the founding fathers What are some interesting facts about Alexander Hamilton. You know, he was one of the founding fathers
They were looking for Samuel Adams and John Hancock, two rebel leaders. I do not lie when I say this, I just looked it up in my history book. =]
Several men signed the Declaration of Independence, but some of the most famous were Thomas Jefferson (who is believed to have written the document), John Adams, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Benjamin Franklin.
It means 'What does Pascal say ?'
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In the UK - we would say... can I have your autograph.
lets see if king george III can read this
John Hancock (1737-1793) was president of the Second Continental Congress and therefore the first delegate to sign the Declaration of Independence. Today, when Americans say they are putting their "John Hancock" on something, they mean they are signing a document.
John Hancock was a very influential figure in US history. The reason we say put your John Hancock on something.....he signed the Declaration of Independance....he signed his name very large and right in the center, supposedly so King George III could read it without his glasses.
The term "Put your John Hancock on it" refers to a famous signature from American history. John Hancock was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He signed his name in large, bold, ornate handwriting because, as he said, he wanted to be sure that the English would see his name (and therefore know that he was against British rule). John Hancock knew that his life could be in danger by signing the Declaration, but he was willing to accept that risk. Therefore, when you are asked for your "John Hancock," it means that you are supposed to sign a document. We say it to recognize the bravery of the founding fathers, especially bold Mr. Hancock. ------------------------------------------------------- John Hancock was a signatory to the US deceleration of independence. His signature is VERY large and stands out on the document. Thus a "John Hancock" has in the US become a euphemism for 'signature'.
John Hancock had the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence. He wanted it to be big enough for the King of England to be able to read it without his glasses
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John Hancock is probably one of the most famous of signatures on the Constitution. He wrote it so large according to many sources so that King George would be able to read it without the need to put on his spectacles and so that John Hancock's name would be easily recognizable as one of the founders of these Independent but United States of America. To this day you may still hear people say to "put your John Hancock" right here meaning to add your signature to something.
they say because they did'nt want the king to have to take his glasses off
so the mayor can see it without his glasses
This is the way with tyrants